Dublin patients more likely to get beds

A BED shortage in Beaumont Hospital is impacting hardest on patients from outside of Dublin.

Only four of every ten patients from the north west, suffering from diseases such as motor neurone, MS exacerbations and epilepsy are admitted to the hospital within one month of being referred.

However, the bed crisis is benefiting Dublin patients, in particular, with a high percentage from the capital being admitted quicker to Beaumont.